Unlock crucial pathways to improving the lives of India’s informal workers. This insightful book delves into how Indian labour law, guided by Amartya Sen’s capability approach, can foster recognition and better work-life conditions. It critically examines institutionalizing decent work, rights, and social protection within India’s vast informal economy. Essential for scholars, legal professionals, and policymakers engaged in labour studies, social justice, and law and development, this work offers vital perspectives on worker empowerment relevant to India and beyond.